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Every Halloween, there’s always that one house that goes a little too far with the decorations, and that’s usually the one everyone remembers. This year, that house can be yours without spending a ...

If you have kids running around at home, it can sometimes be hard to find the time to create your own cosplay. One new mom in Idaho, however, is continuing her passion for cosplay with a little help ...

Marvel Entertainment prop master Russell Bobbitt first used 3D printing when he was working on director JJ Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" reboot. Abrams told Bobbitt he needed a futuristic-looking police ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

You may have gotten a 3D printer just to make a few cool gadgets for around the house, but these five prints can actually ...

During recent work on an upcoming feature on 3D printing, our leader here at Machine Design, Lee Teschler, passed me the following story. Machine-tool distributor Burton Precision, Grand Rapids, Mich.

3D printing is known for producing parts with a fairly average finish at best. Even the smoothest resin prints are still fairly plasticky and dull in appearance. However, it’s possible to do much ...

A “ghost gun" law that is making its way through the Washington State Legislature has 3D printer enthusiasts fired up about what it might mean for all printer hobbyists across the state.

Things weren’t very Hakuna Matata at Broadway’s iconic “The Lion King” on Friday afternoon, when cops stormed the theater to arrest a props worker for allegedly trying to make a gun with a 3D printer, ...

If you own a 3D printer, you might be tempted to try some unique projects. However, you should avoid these items due to ...